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Imagine this: it’s your first day of school, and you have just woken up from a good night’s sleep. You have your first day of school outfit laid out and ready to go. The only thing you have to decide is how to do your hair. Do you keep it simple? Add some curls? Maybe you’ll finally try that new style you spent hours learning from YouTube? Everyone knows that first impressions are everything.

After meeting peaceful protesters with weapons of war, Louisville's government still won't commit to banning tear gas. This endangers lives and puts Louisville out of step with many peer cities that have banned tear gas.

The battle for civil rights continues to this day. Here are some of the Black leaders who laid the groundwork — and those carrying the fight for true equality into the future.

Untangling my hair and my self-identity is tough enough on its own. Imagine trying to do it under a barrage of questions from people who have never been in my shoes – the insensitive comments and the non-consensual touching.

As we remember Roe v. Wade on the 50th anniversary of the decision, look back at some of the many fights led by the ACLU along the way.

We’re poised to fight back against state legislative efforts to control our bodies and limit access to essential health care.

Kentucky lost a fighter for marriage equality and ACLU-KY client who challenged Kim Davis's denial of his right to marry the love of his life. Even at this time of incredible loss, love still wins.

One year ago we joined the Louisville community to form a coalition and demand immediate, substantive changes to save lives in Louisville jails. One year later, the community has lost 12 lives in as many months. Louisville's government is overseeing a humanitarian crisis.

We're celebrating Giving Tuesday 2022 by supporting partners and organizations throughout the state that work on Black maternal health.